Beam me up Scottie. Where's Scottie?

kimwcook · Post by **kimwcook** » Fri Sep 07, 2007 1:00 pm

I just reviewed Old Savage's post on his buddies Shiloh Sharps and someone says ScottT should chime in pretty soon w/some info. It got me thinking I haven't seen him post on this forum. Is he boycotting? Out of country, puter broke? Inquiring minds just inquiring.

Post by **Old Savage** » Fri Sep 07, 2007 2:29 pm

He did reply on the other site. The discussion went on both sites. But thanks for following.

kimwcook · Post by **kimwcook** » Fri Sep 07, 2007 2:52 pm

You're welcome. That's why I go to the forums to see what's going on.

I liked ScottT's info on Big Nose Kate (I have a Shiloh Sharps #1 in 45/70) and his point of view. Even if he is a barrister.

ScottT · Post by **ScottT** » Sat Sep 08, 2007 8:52 pm

I'm here. Had to log in to be able to post.

Andrew · Post by **Andrew** » Sat Sep 08, 2007 10:09 pm

Welcome ScottT!

ScottT · Post by **ScottT** » Sat Sep 08, 2007 10:24 pm

Why thank you for the welcome!

Spent a good part of the afternoon shooting the Sharps over a pair of take down aluminum cross sticks. Have a great zero at 100, and now need to start working out in 10 yd increments to 300.

Getting ready for Africa in May and Del Rio in December.

kimwcook · Post by **kimwcook** » Sat Sep 08, 2007 10:55 pm

Yahoo. Sharps rifle stuff. I'm all ears and my pencil and papers standing by.

Now that I've picked up the Winnie '86 in 45/90 and have the Sharps in 45/70 it's time to get serious with loads.

Wayne Miller · Post by **Wayne Miller** » Sun Sep 09, 2007 10:47 am

Want Sharps stuff? How about this? My order was confirmed last week for the following:

#3 Sporter
Half-octagon 26" barrel in 50-70
Military buttstock, semi-fancy walnut (might get upgraded)
Rounded-profile fore end with no fore end cap, semi-fancy walnut, see above
Single trigger set at 3#
Old fashioned bone/charcoal color case hardening
Buckhorn rear sight, blade front.

Finished weight should go 8.5-9 pounds. This is based upon an original converted '63 military carbine I looked at about ten years ago, except it lacks a lever lock. As a coincidence, it ends up being nearly identical to the rifle "Doc" carried in "Young Guns".

kimwcook · Post by **kimwcook** » Sun Sep 09, 2007 12:10 pm

That's great. I'll bet you can't wait. I was lucky enough that the two I bought, only have one now,Venturino had in stock. As far as I know he doesn't do it anymore, but at the time he did. My waiting time was like a week on both.